RB Post Views Widget
Display the most viewed posts on your website using a simple, lightweight widget.
Use with caution
RB Post Views Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where RB Post Views Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| popular posts | >100 |
| post views | >100 |
| post views widget | >100 |
| View Counter | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
About RB Post Views Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
RB Post Views Widget is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin that displays your website’s most viewed posts.
The plugin counts post views and allows you to show a customizable list of popular posts from any post type.
Features:
- Count views for all post types
- Display most viewed posts in a widget
- Simple setup – no configuration needed
- Works with any theme
- Lightweight and fast
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard:
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for “RB Post Views Widget”
- Click Install Now and then Activate
- Go to Appearance → Widgets
- Locate RB Post Views Widget in the widget list
- Add it to your sidebar or any widget area and Save
Frequently asked questions
1. Do I need any additional plugins?
No. RB Post Views Widget works independently.
2. Does it work with custom post types?
Yes. It works with all registered post types.
Changelog
1.0.2
- 17.07.2026 – Updated with WordPress version support.
1.0.1
- 24.11.2025 – Updated plugin headers, tested up to WP 6.7, performance improvements
1.0.0
- 21.04.2022 – Initial release
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FAQ
RB Post Views Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is RB Post Views Widget free?
Yes. RB Post Views Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is RB Post Views Widget safe to use in 2026?
RB Post Views Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use RB Post Views Widget?
RB Post Views Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,073 times since it launched in April 2022. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does RB Post Views Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
RB Post Views Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does RB Post Views Widget need?
RB Post Views Widget requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was RB Post Views Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 16, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes RB Post Views Widget?
RB Post Views Widget is developed and maintained by Bashir Rased.
What are the best alternatives to RB Post Views Widget?
The most popular alternatives to RB Post Views Widget are WP ULike (60K+ installs), WebberZone Top 10 (10K+ installs) and Statify Widget (4K+ installs).
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